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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,043.49 and 604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,043.49 and 604.63 is: 835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,043.49 = 604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,043.49 = 604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,043.49 × 604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 630,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,923.06/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.09

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